Legal Question in Employment Law in Virginia

fired because of speculations that I witnessed a crime.

i did remain silent because i didn't see an offence being made, because my vision was blocked. is that grounds for being fired?


Asked on 11/22/06, 3:37 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Michael Hendrickson Law Office Michael E. Hendrickson

Re: fired because of speculations that I witnessed a crime.

In Virginia, a so-called employment at will jurisdiction, an employee who is not protected from summary dismissal by a contract or collective bargaining type of agreement, can be fired at any time for almost any reason which does not violate federal anti-discrimination laws.

Therefore, the answer to your question must, unfortunately, be in the affirmative.

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Answered on 11/22/06, 8:44 pm


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